Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

The Marijuana Herald

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As the legal marijuana industry continues to grow and mature across the United States, some states are experiencing notably high sales per capita. Using marijuana sales data from January to July 2024, this analysis highlights the top 10 states with the highest legal marijuana sales per person. Data was collected via state regulatory agencies, as … 
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The 10 States Leading in Per Capita Marijuana Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Pennsylvania State

New York Post

A lucky lottery player in Pennsylvania matched all six numbers Monday night to win the $213.8 million Powerball jackpot.

The winning numbers were white balls 9, 22, 57, 67, 68, and red Powerball 14, the lottery officials announced.

The jackpot has a cash value of $106.4 million.

It was not immediately clear where in Pennsylvania the winning ticket was sold.

$2B Powerball winner Edwin Castro visits LA rage room after dining with mystery blonde at posh organic eatery



The winner has not come forward.

Monday’s result marked the 20th time the Powerball jackpot has been won in Pennsylvania since the Powerball game began in 1992.

$1M Powerball...

Winning $213.8M Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Pennsylvania

Kansas State

The handle increased 53.1 per cent from the same period in 2023. US.- Kansas’s sports betting handle was $203m in July, up 53.1 per cent from the same period in 2023 and down 12.9 per cent from June 2024. Sportsbooks reported revenue of $9.199m, representing a 34.7 per cent increase year-on-year and a drop of 1.8 per cent from June 2024. The hold rate for the month stood at 7.54 per cent.

Kansas sports betting handle reaches $203m in July

Illinois State

Rockford, IL

The US Sun

ONE lucky lottery winner unknowingly holds a million-dollar ticket. A $1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased at an Illinois convenience store still needs to be claimed, according to the Illinois Lottery. The ticket bought at Casey’s in Rockford, Illinois, matched Friday’s winning numbers of 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65,...

Lottery warning to check ticket for unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions jackpot and it was bought at a convenience store

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights The average retail price of electricity varies widely nationwide, from 10.97 cents per kilowatt hour to 42.36 cents per kilowatt hour. Electricity consumption is also very different from state to state. These two factors impact the average monthly electricity bill, with the range from $86.63 to $213.21. Also: Discover the next […]
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This State’s Electricity Price Is Nearly 3 Times the National Average

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Alabama State

Mobile, AL

The sun sets over Mobile Bay in this undated photo. The Clotilda, the last ship known to have carried enslaved men and women into the United States, left Mobile in early 1860 and arrived later that year with 110 men and women in chains. (Mindy Flanigen/Getty Images) The Clotilda isn’t...

The unpunished crimes of the Clotilda — and Alabama

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Minnesota State

Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: the link between pesticides and cancer; walking taco vs. taco in a bag; the health of Minnesota’s lakeshores; and new polling on Walz’s national favorability.

The Topline: How much cancer do pesticides cause?

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More jobs were added in Colorado in July as the state’s unemployment continued to slightly rise, according to a compilation of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Common Sense Institute.
                After adding only 1,500 jobs in June, Colorado businesses increased their payrolls with 4,800 jobs in July. Approximately 2,500 jobs were added by the private sector while government employment increased by 2,300 positions.
                After the...

Colorado unemployment increases slightly as employers add 4,800 positions

South Carolina State

Massachusetts State

The Mirror US

The Massachusetts lottery winner declared it "the best birthday present ever" after a ticket they were gifted saw them win the grand prize of $1million a year for life

Massachusetts lottery winner scores $1million a year for life with 'best birthday present ever'

Livingston County, MI

Howell, MI

Former President Donald Trump speaks in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Biden's border policy, flanked by members of law enforcement, as well as Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) and former Michigan U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on April 2, 2024. (Photo: Anna Liz Nichols) Less than a month after white...

Trump plans Howell visit to talk ‘crime and safety’

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Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpass $11.5 million during first week

A marijuana dispensary. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.) Ohio legal weed sales topped $11.5 million in less than a week. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales...

Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpass $11.5 million during first week

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